Snail Collection (page 7)

Fruit on a Dish, Flowers in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Vase
659302 Fruit on a Dish, Flowers in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Vase, Sprigs of Cherries and Redcurrants, Seashells, a Rose, a Tulip, a Pink, a Lizard, a Snail and a Red Admiral on a Stone Ledge

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494962 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Still life with assorted flowers (oil on canvas)
487578 Still life with assorted flowers (oil on canvas) by Holstayn, Josef (19th century); 75.5x60.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: For pair see 487579.); Photo eChristies Images; German

The Heron, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472131 The Heron, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Four and twenty tailors went to kill a snail (engraving)
3656003 Four and twenty tailors went to kill a snail (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four and twenty tailors went to kill a snail)

Portrait of St. John, from The Art of Illumination and Missal Painting
XYC266779 Portrait of St. John, from The Art of Illumination and Missal Painting, London 1849 (w/c & gouache on paper) (detail of 266778) by Humphreys

Advertisement for Chest Syrup Sirop Pectoral d Escargots, c
CHT237149 Advertisement for Chest Syrup Sirop Pectoral d Escargots, c.1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Vase of Flowers (oil on canvas)
FIT167248 Vase of Flowers (oil on canvas) by Huysum, Justus van (1659-1716); 118.1x91.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Insects Around a Thistle, 1700 (w / c on paper)
MDR106950 Insects Around a Thistle, 1700 (w/c on paper) by Dietzsch, Margaretha Barbara (1716-95); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Johannes Hartung, German Graecist and Hebraist, 1505-1579
6039985 Johannes Hartung, German Graecist and Hebraist, 1505-1579. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Hartung, German Graecist and Hebraist, 1505-1579)

Cross section of a snail, painting by Ramon Padro i Pedret
AIS5388167 Cross section of a snail, painting by Ramon Padro i Pedret by PadrAo y Pedret, RamAon (1848-1915); (add.info.: Cross section of a snail - painting by Ramon Padro i Pedret (1848-1915)

A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy
1767231 A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy, holding out his sceptre to Esther (silk thread) by English School

Circulation of the blood, comparative (litho)
6013501 Circulation of the blood, comparative (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circulation of the blood, comparative)

Fairy resting on a Mushroom, c. 1860
RAK9404 Fairy resting on a Mushroom, c.1860 by Heatherley, Thomas (fl.1858-73); 19.7x27 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519)
XAM77574 The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519): detail of portal column base bearing a carved relief of a male figure carrying a standard and a crowned coat of arms, pub

Grapes, pear and snail
BAT5470624 Grapes, pear and snail by Garzoni, Giovanna (1600-70); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Still Life of Fruit and Nuts on a Stone Ledge (oil on panel)
FIT63110 Still Life of Fruit and Nuts on a Stone Ledge (oil on panel) by Mignon, Abraham (1640-79); 34x27 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; German

Still Life of Forest Floor with Flowers, Mushrooms and Snails (oil on canvas)
RAF132064 Still Life of Forest Floor with Flowers, Mushrooms and Snails (oil on canvas) by Broeck, Elias van den (1650-1708); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

Roses, peonies and love-in-a-mist in a glass vase with a white butterfly
RAF145033 Roses, peonies and love-in-a-mist in a glass vase with a white butterfly by Denies, Isaak (1647-90); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Illustration of seashells, 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
937200 Illustration of seashells, 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmuzer, Jacob Xavier (1733-1811); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of two frogs having a tug-a-war with a snail, c
3604437 A Victorian Christmas card of two frogs having a tug-a-war with a snail, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

But if you look, and they fear there is no time to hide
3481696 But if you look, and they fear there is no time to hide, they stand quite still pretending to be flowers, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

No Place Like Home (chromolitho)
3641823 No Place Like Home (chromolitho) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: No Place Like Home)

St Francis of Assisi and the animals (colour litho)
2967767 St Francis of Assisi and the animals (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Slice of Water Melon
BAT54871 A Slice of Water Melon by Garzoni, Giovanna (1600-70); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Still life with assorted flowers (oil on canvas)
488304 Still life with assorted flowers (oil on canvas) by Holstayn, Josef (19th century); 75.5x60.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Still life with assorted flowers (oil on canvas)
488303 Still life with assorted flowers (oil on canvas) by Holstayn, Josef (19th century); 75.5x60.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Sunflower and snail (chromolitho)
968712 Sunflower and snail (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunflower and snail)

Flowers in a Vase, 1635 (oil on panel)
RAF63864 Flowers in a Vase, 1635 (oil on panel) by Marrel, Jacob (1614-81); 49x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

"Will you walk a little faster? said a Whiting to a Snail"
4075104 " Will you walk a little faster? said a Whiting to a Snail", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

A red cabbage, a snail, a butterfly, a dragonfly, a bee and a wood louse in a landscape
1262444 A red cabbage, a snail, a butterfly, a dragonfly, a bee and a wood louse in a landscape (oil on panel) by Heer, Margarethe de (fl.1650) (circle of)

Illustration of Turbo Scalaris, 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
937203 Illustration of Turbo Scalaris, 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmuzer, Jacob Xavier (1733-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epitonium scalare, common name the precious wentletrap)

A Victorian die-cut shape card of a stork and a frog by the seaside, c
3605639 A Victorian die-cut shape card of a stork and a frog by the seaside, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Venus giving armour to Aeneas, opening of Book VIII of Virgils Aeneid
621807 Venus giving armour to Aeneas, opening of Book VIII of Virgils Aeneid (w/c on vellum) by Morris, William (1834-96); 14.1x13.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Poster of Cepea Snails (colour litho)
HMB306160 Poster of Cepea Snails (colour litho) by German School; 150x110 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany; (add.info)

Still Life with Fruit, Foliage and Insects, c. 1669 (oil on canvas)
488254 Still Life with Fruit, Foliage and Insects, c.1669 (oil on canvas) by Mignon, Abraham (1640-79); 58.42 x 49.53 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Peaches, Grapes, a Melon, Convulvuli and Other Flowers in a Landscape, (oil on panel)
658528 Peaches, Grapes, a Melon, Convulvuli and Other Flowers in a Landscape, (oil on panel) by Lesourd-Beauregard, Ange-Louis-Guillaume (1800-73); 59x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The History of Tom Thumb
LLM460050 The History of Tom Thumb by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of Tom Thumb)

Eggs of the Channeled Applesnail at London Zoo, September 1923 (b / w photo)
2639455 Eggs of the Channeled Applesnail at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Still Life
RAF35776 A Still Life by Heem, Cornelis de (1631-95); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519): detail of pillar embellishment
XAM77559 The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519): detail of pillar embellishment showing a winged griffin below a figure striking two drums, a knight in armour and a herald

Still life with fruit (panel)
AII85642 Still life with fruit (panel) by Ruysch, Rachel (1664-1750); 46x61 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life with a Snake (oil on canvas)
AMO100606 Still Life with a Snake (oil on canvas) by Broeck, Elias van den (1650-1708); 52x40 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life of Fruits and Flowers
RAF59194 Still Life of Fruits and Flowers by Leen, Willem van (1753-1825); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Cover illustration for Jugend magazine, 1896 (colour litho)
6000167 Cover illustration for Jugend magazine, 1896 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover illustration for Jugend magazine, 1896)

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"Discovering the Fascinating World of Snails: From Molluscs to Prints" Did you know that snails belong to a group of molluscs known as gastropods? These fascinating creatures have captured our attention for centuries with their unique characteristics and behaviors. One such example is the frog couple and their pet snail, showcasing an unlikely friendship between different species. It's heartwarming to see how animals can form bonds beyond what we expect. Speaking of extraordinary, have you ever heard about the Giant African Snail? These massive creatures are widely distributed in tropical regions and are known for their intriguing mating rituals, which involve exchanging love darts. Nature never ceases to amaze us. On a more colorful note, let's talk about Janthina violacea, also known as the violet snail. Its vibrant hues make it stand out among its counterparts in the ocean depths. Flags and lamps adorned with Chiocciola (snail) symbols represent a nod to these slow-moving yet resilient creatures. Their symbolism reminds us to embrace life at our own pace. But did you know that even though they move slowly, snails possess an impressive set of teeth? Yes. They might be small but don't underestimate their dental prowess. In nature's artistry lies another breathtaking sight – a common garden snail gracefully perched on a Bergenia leaf. The juxtaposition of colors creates an enchanting scene worth capturing. If you're looking for architectural wonders inspired by nature itself, take a look at low-angle views of spiral staircases – reminiscent of the elegant spiraling shells that house these remarkable beings. And speaking of creativity, digital manipulation enhances colors and lightens backgrounds in images featuring adult garden snails carrying their babies on their backs. A reminder that parenthood knows no bounds or limitations. Let's not forget about other inhabitants who rely on snails for sustenance.